Curbing Liquidity Complications: U.S. to Help Liberia Manage Currency Under Technical Pact
Monrovia – The Embassy of the United States of America, in coordination with the Government of Liberia and international partners, announces a technical assistance program to be provided through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL). The aim of the technical assistance program is to assist the CBL to more effectively perform its core functions of managing the Liberian currency and creating the necessary monetary stability for broad-based, inclusive economic growth. It is important to note that USAID support would be limited to technical assistance provided by Kroll Associates. It is important to note that USAID support would be limited to technical assistance provided by Kroll Associates. The United States is pleased to help the Central Bank strengthen its capacity to manage the country’s money supply in a way that helps families across Liberia better meet their basic needs, and fuels inclusive economic growth.”
Source:Front Page Africa
December 26, 2019 17:37 UTC
Liberia: Article 28 Not Ambiguous to Multiple Interpretations in Dual Citizenship Saga
A. Teage JallohA. Teage Jalloh, Esq., [email protected], Contributing WriterSome constitutional provisions are ambiguous and subject to multiple interpretations. Second, the language is clear that the Republic recognizes dual citizenship for “such person” up to the age of maturity. When a constitutional provision is clear — as we conclude Article 28 is — the provision’s letter cannot be disregarded under the pretext of pursuing its “spirit”. We submit that there are Liberians who by birth hold the citizenship of the U.S. and other countries. If the answer is “no”, have we been in search of a solution to a “problem” that does not exist?
Source:Front Page Africa
December 26, 2019 17:37 UTC
“We’ll Still Protest” – Council of Patriots Tells Government
The Inter-Religious Council mediated the meeting between the government and the Council of Patriots in the presence of members of the international communityMONROVIA – The dialogue mediated by the Inter-Religious Council between the government and the Council of Patriots could not set a common ground for the calling off of the December 30 protest against the George Weah-led administration’s ‘bad governance’. Briefing FrontPageAfrica on the outcome of the meeting, Mr. Mo Ali, a ranking member of the Council of Patriots (COP) appreciated the Inter-Religious Council for mediating the meeting. According to him, the COP emphasized that the December 30 protest was necessitated by the adamant posture of the government to implement the recommendations presented in the June 7 protest petition. The COP was asked by the mediating body and the international community present to resubmit the June 7 petition to the government. However, Ali said the COP’s letter to the Ministry seeking permit to protest did not state it’s going to be a ‘Weah Step Down Protest’.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 26, 2019 10:52 UTC
University of Liberia Receives Letters of Credence from Indiana University
Dr. Amos Saywer (r) over the weekend presented the Letters of Credence and Medallion from the University of Indiana based in the United States of America to the President of the University of Liberia, Rev. Dr. Julius Sarwolo Nelson has received Letters of Credence and Medallion from the University of Indiana based in the United States of America. The instruments were presented to Dr. Nelson in Liberia over the weekend through Prof. Dr. Amos C. Sawyer who has shared many years in higher education at Indiana University and was one of those responsible for the establishment of the relationship between Indiana University and the University of Liberia. He said the President of the University of Indiana thought it was important to look at the possibility of the renewal of the partnership and MOU between the University of Liberia and Indiana University. The University President assured that his doors will always be open for dialogue, as finding common ground internally can get a better image for the University.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 26, 2019 09:33 UTC
Grand Bassa Senatorial Aspirant Slams Lawmakers for Hardship Liberians Faced In 2019
In 2020, Liberians across the 15 counties will go to the polls in a Special Senatorial Election, in which, 15 of the 30 senatorial seats will be up for contest. In Grand Bassa County, Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence’s seat will be up for contest and Mr. Vah seems keen on contesting for the will-be vacant seat. “It is time for us to change those failed leaders; most especially, those leaders from Grand Bassa [County] who want everything for themselves,” Vah said. “I represent a new beginning and fresh start for the county; I will like to work for the people of Grand Bassa County and help lift the county out of poverty to prosperity. I am an aspirant for the Senatorial seat of Grand Bassa 2020,” he said.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 26, 2019 09:22 UTC
30 Years Later, Sharing The Lessons From Liberia’s Civil War
Monrovia – Liberia’s rising advocate and civil war survivor, Tamba Aghailas, has launched his new book, In Pursuit of Liberty: The Amazing Journey of a Liberian Refugee. The book serves as a reminder of the Liberian Civil War, which was launched on December 24, 1989. As for Mandela, he prevented the outbreak of an all-out civil war in South Africa despite being jailed for 27 years. That’s the kind of fortitude that I would like to see in my leader.”“In Pursuit of Liberty” chronicles one man’s amazing journey of trials and triumph over adversity. This Amazing Journey of a Liberian Refugee will make you laugh out loud and shed a tear reading this true story.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 25, 2019 19:41 UTC
Dangling in Falsehoods and Deceptions: A Response to President Weah!
It further validates our consistent argument that President Weah swims in idea and leadership insolvency – We still doubt that this bankruptcy is even repairable. President Weah is that character; He is dangling in blatant falsehood and diabolical deceptions. How can President Weah tell the public that his administration never received 16 billion when said funds was taken from the Freeport of Monrovia on March 2, 2018? Mr. President, it is now time that you transition from comicality to puffer a matured statesmanship. It is a fact, Mr. Weah is a very simple footballing president; he does not understand the nuances of complicated governance issue.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 25, 2019 13:41 UTC
Liberia: Faux Pas, Fairy-tale, Farce, and Fantasy – An Antithesis to President George M. Weah’s Incoherent Interview
The election of ex-Soccer Star George Weah has proven to be an “experimento peligroso” (a dangerous experiment). His message on December 20, 2019 gave “Zero Hope” and “Zero Assurance” for a better future. The problem of Liberia seems far bigger than President Weah and his confidants. Faux PasAddressing the Liberian people, President George M. Weah described prevailing economic challenges as “serious but temporary”. The impact of borrowing over US$326 million is yet to be felt or seen under President George M. Weah.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 25, 2019 13:41 UTC
Youth Group Condemns National WASH Commission Over Last Well’s Investigation
Liberia Youth WASH Coalition Chairman Samuel James KpatorMONROVIA – A group calling itself Liberia Youth WASH Coalition (LYWC) has condemned the National Water Sanitation and Hygiene Commission (NWASHC) over its latest findings released from the investigation conducted on the operations of The Last Well humanitarian organization. Kpator claimed that the National WASH Commission boss has allegedly brought the image of the country to public ridicule by “continuously showcasing his lack of understanding of the role of the Commission and his assertion on what he thinks the role of the commission should be”. AwardsMeanwhile, the Liberia Youth WASH Coalition has awarded several partners for their immense and outstanding contributions and efforts being applied towards the attainment of SDGs six. The Most Productive WASH Sector Donor Award was given to UNICEF for its support to schools and communities, while USAID walked away with the Most Innovative WASH Sector Donor Award for its approach in tackling their Sanitation Led Interventions. The Most Outstanding WASH sector Partner of the year award was provided to The Last Well for its ability to reach the most remote parts of the country.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 24, 2019 21:56 UTC
ANALYSIS: Nullifying Dual Citizenship in Liberia: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means
Monrovia – A Supreme Court ruling Monday, inspired by the perseverance of Cllr. Teage contended that these laws were repealed b Article 95(a) of the 1986 constitution as being inconsistent with the due process clause of Article 20(a). What Does the Ruling MeanThe high court ruling was an emphatic statement and major victory for Teage. The proposed Amendment of Article 28 of the 1986 Constitution as is, is repugnant and violates the spirit and letter of entire Constitution of Liberia. “This means if one is accused of having subscribed to another citizenship, you must be taken before a judge and proof of the second citizenship established before you can lose your Liberian citizenship.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 24, 2019 12:09 UTC
‘Serious Human and Civil Rights Violations’
“Human rights advocates are increasingly alarmed by the deterioration of civil and political rights and the corruption that is occurring in Liberia under President George Weah. Before this incident, Augustine Nagbe, former rebel commander who is on record for forcing a woman to eat human feces, announced on Freedom FM Radio that he was forming a “Kru Defense Force” to protect President Weah. The United States and Liberia have historical ties that make both countries to be in a mutual partnership. Thousands of Liberians live and work in the United States, and people from here visit there often. The Magnitsky Act, which applies globally, authorizes the U.S. government to sanction those who it sees as human rights offenders, freeze their assets, and ban them from entering the U.S.
Source:Daily Observer
December 24, 2019 03:33 UTC
US Lawmaker Red Flags ‘Deterioration of Political Conditions’ in Liberia
In a statement Tuesday, the New Jersey lawmaker said:“Human rights advocates are increasingly alarmed by the deterioration of civil and political rights and the corruption that is occurring in Liberia under President George Weah. I am especially concerned by allegations surrounding Monrovia Mayor Jefferson Koijee and the thuggish behavior of the Congress for Democratic Change Security Force he heads. “Human rights advocates are increasingly alarmed by the deterioration of civil and political rights and the corruption that is occurring in Liberia under President George Weah. He has previously served as a senior member on the Foreign Affairs Committee, and is Ranking Member of its Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Subcommittee. In April 2012, Rep. Smith hailed the Special Court for Sierra Leone sitting in The Hague for rendering what he described as a “clear and just verdict” in the case of notorious human rights offender Charles Taylor.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 24, 2019 01:41 UTC
Liberia: Supreme Court Nullifies Laws Barring Dual Citizenship in Landmark Ruling
MONROVIA – Mr. Alvin Teage Jalloh, a Liberian with American citizenship, has won a landmark dual citizenship case against the Government of Liberia at the Supreme Court in Liberia. Jalloh, a natural-born Liberian was denied travel document by the Liberian Embassy in Washington when he sought to travel Liberia. The Embassy had informed him he needed a non-immigrant Liberian visa before he could be permitted to enter Liberia. The Embassy’s claim was pursuant to the Alien and Nationality Law of Liberia. These, he contends, were repealed by Article 95(a) of the 1986 Constitution as being inconsistent with the due process clause of Article 20(a).
Source:Front Page Africa
December 23, 2019 20:26 UTC
Liberia: “Anyone Can Get Angry and Talk” – Pres. Weah Responds to Morlu’s Leaked Recording
“Morlu is the chairman of CDC; I mean everyone can get angry and talk, but those that sit when people are expressing their frustration to record them and play them, these are rocketeers,” he said Monday. Insinuating that Morlu’s expression is pardonable because they were out of frustration, President Weah was more concerned about people in the inner cycle secretly recording conversations and using such to blackmail people. The recording was first heard publicly when Henry Costa, host of the famous Costa Show and a stern critic of the Weah-led administration played it on his talk show on Monday morning. Those people are rocketeers, the only way they can survive is to blackmail people, so I don’t want to dignify that,” President Weah noted. “These are things anyone would say when angry, but it does not necessarily mean it is the truth.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 23, 2019 15:45 UTC
Liberia: “We Make Our Own Money” – Alfalit Skill Training Graduates in Margibi Testify
They responded to the impact of literacy and skill training on their lives this way, “we make our own money”. She advanced to the Alfalit Skill Training program and practiced tailoring. Alfalit Liberia says, all that a woman needs is to locate nearby literacy and skill training center and roll. She is a graduate of the Alfalit Skill Training program where she learned tailoring in Unification Town, Roberts International Airport in Liberia. Margibi County hosts one of four skill training centers of Alfalit Liberia.
Source:Front Page Africa
December 23, 2019 07:41 UTC